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Salary- Stipend with Housing Included

Job Summary: The Recreation and Camp Intern will work as a team with AmeriCorps Programming Coordinators and other summer interns. The recreation internship has two main portions. Six weeks of the Internship will be working directly with GPI and will be focused on the preparation, coordination, and facilitation of outdoor recreation events for local youth ages 10-18. This includes both day events and overnight events. For the remaining four weeks of the position, the Intern will assist in the preparation and organization of the WSU Cascade Mountains Military Teen Adventure Camp, and will lead groups of teens and volunteers during recreation events and various other activities.

Dates: mid-June through August 2022 (1 week off included, unpaid)  **dates are flexible; typically about 10-weeks.

Supervisors: Camp Director and GPI Executive Director

Pay and Housing: Stipend of $500/month will be available. Shared housing will be provided.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Overall (GPI and Camp):

  • Plan, coordinate, and facilitate youth programs focused on STEM, outdoor recreation, and environmental education
  • Assist in critiquing and revising existing programming
  • Manage, coordinate, and recruit volunteers
  • Maintain, log, and organize donations and gear
  • Assist in grant writing and fundraising campaigns
  • Update and manage social media accounts
  • Assist in ensuring compliance with COVID-19 protocols during programs
  • Maintain safety of participants and staff at all times during activities
  • Problem-solve unexpected changes in activity plans, camper, and/ participation as a team
  • Drive GPI vehicles for event and program needs. Load, unload, and operate
    recreational equipment as needed for the program
  • Store and care for equipment and vehicles to ensure they are safe and reliable for current and future programs
  • Assist with compiling information, and keeping necessary paperwork up to date
  • Be on time and prepared for events
  • Be a positive representative and promoter of GPI and WSU, events, and activities in our community
  • Other duties as identified

Summer Camp Specific: 

  • Aid in developing and facilitating training for adult volunteers and camper orientation
  • Assist in the set-up, maintenance, and tear-down of camp activities and spaces
  • Will be required to stay onsite for the duration of the 3 camp sessions (5 days per session)

    • Depending on number of registered campers, interns may be required to reside with and lead a cohort of campers for the entire duration of the camp paired with another adult volunteer

  • Communicate with Camp Director when necessary